Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has requested for donations for victims of the Abule Ado explosion that occurred on March 15th.
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While visiting the scene of the incident this morning, the governor announced that a N2 billion relief fund has been set up for the victims and that the state government has already donated N250 million.
He went on to appeal to other well meaning Nigerians on Twitter to donate to the cause saying;
I spent sometime today at the site of the tragic incident at Abule Ado. To give immediate relief and support to the victims of the disaster, I have set up a N2 billion Relief Fund to be chaired by @drobafemihamzat. The state government has put in N250m into the fund immediately. pic.twitter.com/FveykbApVF
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 16, 2020
This incident is certainly beyond what government can independently pull off and we will count on your support to contribute to this fund as we work to provide succour for the victims of this unfortunate incident. pic.twitter.com/LRgGYxmv3x
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 16, 2020
Here are the account details for the relief fund…
Name of Account: AbuleAdo Emergency Relief Fund
Bank Name: Polaris Bank
Acct Number: 4030017510Name of Account: Abule Ado Emergency Relief Fund
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
Acct Number: 1017184516 pic.twitter.com/PzYX1UOwmn— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 16, 2020
Name of Account: Abule Ado Emergency Relief Fund
Bank Name: Guaranty Trust Bank
Acct Number: 0568615688I appeal to everyone to be a part of helping to provide this much needed relief. pic.twitter.com/GahkQ06hBV
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 16, 2020
While some Twitter users commended the effort of Lagos State governors, others expressed displeasure at the request, alleging that the donation platform is another means to enrich the pocket of the state.
See their tweets below:
The government shouldn’t be asking for donations. This is nonsense. We pay taxes!!!
NGOs may do so but not the state government.— Asegun Tolu Adekolu (@ToluAdekolu) March 16, 2020
God bless you Sir. I would be donating part of my NYSC allowance to the affected.
— Òràngún of Imperial College👑 (@springstechub) March 16, 2020
Can someone check if this is really Sanwo-olu Gov of Lagos states account 😩😅 because I’m not understanding
— Premium Babe 🌹 (@wunmipeperenpe) March 16, 2020
As long as you can provide live screen of what is in the account and how it’s being spent live, you guys are too dangerous to be trusted with a penny.🤷♂️🤷♂️
— Larry Oba (@whales1212) March 16, 2020
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You’re…asking us????!
Lmaoo. Who is writing this script that is Nigeria?? https://t.co/7uf4ygrfRs— Damilola Omotehinwa (@DAMIE__) March 16, 2020
3 days money from LCC tolls will go along way you know
— The Sage Lord (@Abdulrahym_) March 16, 2020
What about money gotten from toll fee? NURTW collections and also several taxes imposed on the citizens by @followlasg
— Architect🤝Sizzle (@architectsunepa) March 16, 2020
This state has taken jobs from people and constantly makes life difficult for entrepreneurs,are these the same people y’all want donations from? LOL
— R (@RotimyRudeBoi) March 16, 2020
@jack why is the governor of a state who’s economy is larger than some countries put together not verified by @verified
Instead you are busy suspending @EfeKoloko handle.
Do well to verify his handle and mine, else i’ll report you to Amadioha, the ones in Nigerian movies 😂 😆
— | Amb. Daniel E. N| 💲 GR8 ORACLE PIKIN 💲 (@Tymdan__) March 16, 2020
What in the name of nonsense is this?
What’s the magnitude of the disaster that the government can’t independently cater to?
If this had happened in the North, wouldn’t FG step in with funds?
Last last na NGO your government be….start applying for Bill & Melinda Gate grants.
— Ooni of Lagos 🐼 (@Mr_Rotimi) March 16, 2020
Tinubu can donate any amount needed. Is that not what godfather of a state is for? For the fact that he owns Lagos State, he should foot the bill. He should now give back to those he has taken too much from.
— kenth omoregie (@kenstine) March 16, 2020
Which people are gonna donate?!
The ones u took away their livelihood via okada ban, or the ones that had to trek long distance just to get to work b4 9am and return by 10pm?!
— GàLìLéo🇳🇬🇬🇭 (@Lucasscot_101) March 16, 2020
I would have contributed mine but my transport cost has gone up 300% ever since you banned keke and okada in Lagos state. Thank you sir
— HIM. Mr. Ola (@ulsherlan) March 16, 2020
Why is the state government crowd funding? In Lagos where taxes are aggressively collected sef
— Opemipo (@Opemssssss) March 16, 2020
